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Sushi Nakano
鮨なか乃
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano
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Mr. Nakano has continued to walk the path of sushi and pursued a piece that delights the guests.
He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Fascinated by the world of sushi and has been walking that path since the age of 17. After gaining training, he opened Sushidokoro Nakano. With the belief to create an ideal restaurant, the restaurant was renewed as Sushi Nakano on April 29, 2022. He continues to devote himself to achieving even greater heights.
中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano
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Nihon-ryori Ootsu
日本料理おお津
- Sayama, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.
梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch
ステーキハウス金井小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Ms. Kanai came across delicious local beef.
She trained and experienced in service and cooking for eight years at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen branch in Ito, Shizuoka. Having studied teppanyaki and Western cuisine, she is currently working at Steak House Kanai Odawara Ekimae branch.
金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
おむすび処 盛盛
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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A food artist who unites people with his finest flavors.
Mr. Tanaka is the owner and chef, born in Tokyo. Started working in the restaurant industry in 1996 and trained all over the country. In 2010, he opened a restaurant in Koiwa and expanded its affiliated stores. After trying various tourist spots during the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a rice ball restaurant in 2023. This restaurant uses high-quality ingredients and was founded based on the idea of valuing connections with people. He offers food journeys through delicate flavors and relationships.
田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch
入船小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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Dedicated to seasonal local fish and vegetables.
Aiming to become a professional chef, Mr. Kanai started as a dishwasher and cleaner at Irifune in his teens. There, he learned how to scale and prepare fish, sharpen knives, and the basics of Irifune's taste. As time passes, there is much to learn, and he strives for daily improvement.
金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu
日本料理 料亭 門松
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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With dependable skills and sensibilities taught by a master chef, he serves Japanese cuisine enriched by the seasons
He was born in 1960 in Kanagawa. Being manually dexterous since his childhood, and having an interest in cooking, he decided to pursue a cooking career. He became head chef of Ryotei Kadomatsu after 10 years of experience at a Ryotei restaurant in Kamakura and 8 years at a hotel in Yokohama.
大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima branch
麺屋酒場 盛盛 江ノ島店
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Nagoya Cochin (chicken) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)
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櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Serving delicious food using attractive ingredients found through travels throughout Japan.
Mr. Sakurai was born in 1990 in Tokyo. He started his career in the food and beverage industry because he loves eating, especially delicious food, in a lively and lively atmosphere with many people. He gained extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, Chinese, and izakaya(Japanese pub), mainly in Tokyo. In 2021, he became the manager of Menyasakaba Morimori. While traveling around Japan, such as Hokkaido and Iwate, he is looking for attractive ingredients and learning deeply about the food in each region. He applies this experience to develop the restaurant's menu, offering fascinating dishes daily.
櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Kikkaso
旧御用邸 菊華荘
- Hakone/Gora, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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大石 孝Takashi Ohishi
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Fascinated by the beauty of cuisine, Mr. Ohishi has been aiming to be a chef who can create them.
Mr. Ohishi was born in 1970 in Fukuoka. What made him interested in cooking was a TV program. He was impressed by the beautiful and wonderful "appetizer" in the program. He started his career in earnest at a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka. Afterward, he got more training in cooking Japanese cuisine at a tourist hotel in Osaka city. He learned from Mr. Shibao, the head chef there, and cultivated his skills. Then he began to work at Kikkaso. Currently, he serves as head chef.
大石 孝Takashi Ohishi
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Hakusho USHIBIYORI
伯匠 USHIBIYORI
- Narita/Sahara, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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鈴木 浩二Koji Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki is a chef dedicated to everything he does to make his guests happy.
He was born in 1973. A part-time job at an izakaya (Japanese pub) led him to become a chef. He honed his skills at various eateries across Tokyo, including Italian restaurants and cafes. Through hard work and dedication, he became a chef and manager of the restaurants. Currently, he is the head chef and manager of Hakuso USHIBIYORI. Spends his days refining recipes to ensure his guests enjoy delicious meat dishes. He also focuses on creating a comfortable atmosphere in the restaurant.
鈴木 浩二Koji Suzuki
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Marudori x Yakitori Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kiichi
丸鶏×焼き鳥 完全個室居酒屋 Kiichi
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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福田 真己Masaki Fukuda
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Challenging the world of cooking with a passion for cuisine.
Mr. Fukuda was born in 1987 in Kanagawa. His love of eating delicious food led him to want to bring others joy through his cooking. As a chef, he found the fun in making dishes. He is also attracted to working with his own skill alone, regardless of location. He joined "Marudori x Yakitori Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kiichi" by fate. There, he creates various innovative dishes and has gained support from many people.
福田 真己Masaki Fukuda
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Kamakura Fujiya
かまくら藤家
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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小池 一晃Kazuaki Koike
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The motto is to serve customers high-quality meats at an affordable price
Mr. Koike was born in 1985. He started his career as a chef right after University graduation and has gained experience and skills since then. He approaches his work daily, aiming to create dishes that customers will find "delicious."
小池 一晃Kazuaki Koike
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Wasai Yakura
和彩 八倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Mr. Ariga offers various Japanese cuisine featuring the delicacies of the mountains and the sea unique to his hometown of Kamakura.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. The sous-chef at Wasai Yakura. He grew up familiar with ingredients from the Kanagawa Prefecture, such as Kamakura and Miura and began his culinary career. Having gained experience at a seafood Japanese restaurant, he learned culinary skills and styles that bring out the best of varied ingredients from his hometown. Because of his skills, he was appointed to his current position. He serves authentic Japanese cuisine of local production for local consumption to guests from Japan and abroad who visit Kamakura. He always works with sincerity and hospitality, feeling motivated to connect with people through food and bring joy and pleasure to them.
有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama Branch
グリルド エイジング・ビーフ 横浜店
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Garlic
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田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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With heartwarming memories of his grandmother's cooking, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. His grandmother, a chef, has always treated him to delicious dishes since he was a young child. His admiration for his grandmother made him desire to create dishes, and he decided to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from Ecole Culinaire Kunitachi at 18, he studied cooking in France, the home of authentic French cuisine. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Tokyo and worked as a chef at a French restaurant in Kamakura. In July 2015, he joined Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama and currently works as the Kitchen Chief.
田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura
レストランプランデルブ 北鎌倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Utilizes the [ma-ai (timing)] of Kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service as well.
He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he had 3 years of training at a hotel in Sapporo, then moved to Tokyo at the age of 21. After working at restaurants in Tokyo and Yokohama for approximately 5 years, he went back to Hokkaido. After having further training at [Le Gentil Homme] in Sapporo, he went back to Yokohama again. After working at a French restaurant for 2 years, he entered [Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura] at the age of 32. He was certified as a sommelier in 2011. Now he is utilizing [ma-ai (timing)] of kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service at the restaurant.
高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA
料亭 大宮 一の家
- Omiya, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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The elegant kaiseki cuisine prepared by techniques cultivated over many years fascinates guests.
Mr. Akaishi was born in 1973. He became interested in cooking when preparing dinner for his working parents. Following high school graduation, he enrolled in a specialized culinary school. After completing his studies, he worked at the renowned Japanese confectionery shop Ginza Seigetsudo before joining Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA at age 21. Once he left his job, he gained a lot of experience, including at the CITY CLUB OF TOKYO, a members-only club in the Embassy of Canada. Fate brought him back to ICHI-NO-YA at the age of 36, where he rose to the position of head chef at 45. He is a chef who attracts guests with dishes that are filled with tradition.
赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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YASAI STYLE
YASAI STYLE
- Narita/Sahara, Chiba
- Buffet,Buffet / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Salad
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Japanese Restaurant Gin
日本料理 吟
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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佐々塚 雅也Masaya Sasazuka
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A seasoned Japanese cuisine chef whose mission is to convey even the background of the ingredients.
Mr. Sasazuka was born in 1979 in Aichi. As a student, he worked part-time at a kappo restaurant (traditional Japanese), which led him to become a chef. After training at a renowned restaurant in Kyoto, he opened his own Japanese restaurant. During ten years in business, he caught the eye of Mr.Yoshinori Nagumo, a medical doctor who had been a regular customer. At his invitation, he became the head chef of Gin when it opened in 2019. His goal is not only to cook but also to understand and pass down the hard work and thoughts of the primary producers.
佐々塚 雅也Masaya Sasazuka
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Teppanyaki Ichinyo
鉄板焼 一如
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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高橋亘Wataru Takahashi
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Using Japanese beef and fresh seasonal ingredients.
The black Wagyu beef is purchased directly from a supplier in Kagoshima, who sources the best beef at the time rather than from designated farms. So, the Wagyu's original fat and meat balance is exquisite. We make a special effort to bring out the original flavor of the fresh ingredients. The chef takes the time to bring out the natural flavor of the fresh ingredients.
高橋亘Wataru Takahashi
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Hananomai Plena Makuhari Branch
はなの舞 プレナ幕張店
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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浦口 正勝Masakatsu Uraguchi
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Mr. Uraguchi creates a restaurant from the perspective of a chef and service person.
He was born in 1976 in Shizuoka. Started his career in the food and beverage industry as a chef. He worked as a Western and French chef in a hotel for about four years and in a Japanese restaurant for five years. After that, he shifted from cooking to customer service, working mainly in Tokyo and overseas. Currently, he is the manager of the Hananomai Makuhari Plena Branch. He contributes his perspectives as a chef and service person to make the restaurant be supported by a wide range of customers.
浦口 正勝Masakatsu Uraguchi
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Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa
廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.
Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.
西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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